Trying to hide her disappointment, because she wanted to do things right and she knew the rules dictated that one shouldn't spend too long on a first call, even if she felt she could stay talking to Delphina all day, Hattie rose too.
"Of course," she said politely, to Mrs Langston, and then grinned at Delphina. "Thank you so much for coming! It has been most enjoyable! Let me see you out."